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Dave, 23 and Rafi, 37,  fall in love, and it's as intense, authentic, crazy as only love can be........almost nothing coming in the way, atleast nothing major...... but for the fact that it wouldn't work.

Rafi, (Uma Thurman, who looks simply simply stunning) a divorcee still dealing with the pain of the divorce, soon finds herself so in love with Dave ( Bryan Greenberg). And she works through her insecurities..... of falling in love so soon, and more so, the age difference between her and her new love, through her psychiatrist Lisa (Meryl Streep) . 

There's a skewed situation here, as Lisa as it turns out, is Dave's mom and that brings out a whole different layer of conflicts.... each handled so delicately and genuinely....like no drama, in a situation rife with drama. It's all honest and positive, because it's the underlying feelings that are respected above all other expectations and norms..

The therapist is Meryl Streep, who goes through complex conflicts between her own emotions as a conservative jewish mother........ and her genuine affection and fondness for her client, and how she comes to terms with the situation. 

Streep herself finds clarity and solace through discussions with her own psychiatrist, (Madhur Jaffrey plays her therapist) and they do make for interesting perspectives.

There are precarious situations that are so deftly handled, it brings a smile and a nod.  Sure, there might have been simpler solutions, like Meryl having signed out of the therapy for conflict of interest,  but then we wouldn't have a story.

It's a love story that couldn't be. They had a beautiful last shot, after they part......where what's left is longing, affection and acceptance.

I couldn't make up my mind on whether I loved the end.....or if it could have been different. It made sense, like lots of sense....but then.... pragmatic and practical can be so boring :)

Strong recommendation to watch.....complex realities...in a neat, fun and beautiful frame.